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Janss
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2021

Along I-84 in Southern Idaho

As part of our summer wanderings, we'll be coming north from SLC to I-84 across Idaho to Ontario, OR (then west to the coast on 20). We have several days to linger. Looking for suggestions of sightseeing, things to see and do, places to stay in Idaho along this portion of I-84.

We mostly do scenic drives, overlooks, interesting/oddball museums, factories, historical sites, dams, parks. My spouse is disabled, so little to no walking, but scootering if applicable. Sometimes I take a short walk/hike.

I know I can look up tourism in all those towns, but I'd like to know what people here have enjoyed along this route. Thanks!
  • Janss's avatar
    Janss
    Explorer II
    Apr 28, 2021
    Wow! This is alot of great information. Thank you so much everyone!

    Tom/Barb...Where could I drive to see an overlook of Hell's Canyon from this section of I-84?
  • ReneeG's avatar
    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2021
    1. Massacre Rocks State Park near American Falls is a nice place to spend the night. Hookups and scenic. Interior road is paved.
    2. Three Island State Park and there is an Oregon Trail Museum there too.
    3. Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park - exit at 78, at Glenns Ferry or take 51 out of Mountain Home. This is one of the largest natural sand dunes in the US and there is an observatory there. There are two campground loops with a small bass fishing lake.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Apr 27, 2021
    On the 30 road just west of Burley is Milner Recreation area, the coolest boondocking I've ever seen. Along the Snake.
  • stickdog's avatar
    stickdog
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2021
    Nice park in Hagarman ID. Good location for day trips.
    View Twin Falls,
    Hagerman Fossil Beds NM,
    Craters of the Moon Lava Beds NM,
    Hagerman National Fish Hatchery,
    Thousand Springs State Park.
  • Rocky2's avatar
    Rocky2
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2021
    Along I84, near Jerome, you can view people from all over the world who base jump from the bridge across the Snake river..about 400 feet high. This is also on the road leading to Craters of the Moon National Monument, an interesting volcanic area.
  • accsys's avatar
    accsys
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2021
    You may want to read the write-up of our stay near Twin Falls in 2011. It is located here. Subsequent posts cover other areas in Idaho and Montana.

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